Bicycle Light Questions....?

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Hi all,



I was wondering if you can help, I am an Engineering Student at Bournemouth University and developing a new bicycle light for my final year project....would anybody help me out and fill out my questionnaire?



If you can get back to me with the question number and your answer it would be very much appreciated!!



I'll get back to you with my completed designs and keep you updated on the progress!!



Kind Regards



Matt



1. How many bicycle journeys do you make during the week?



2. How long do you spend on each journey?



3. What are the destinations for these cycle journeys?



4. How much would you expect to pay for a good quality bicycle head lamp?



5. How much would you expect to pay for a good quality dynamo unit?



6. What light output do you prefer from a cycle headlight? (Flashing or Constant)



7. In you opinion what are the problems with existing dynamo systems?



8. Please rate on a scale of one to five the importance of these light features:



a) Appearance

b) Weight

c) Light Functions

d) Dynamo compatibility

e) Build Quality

f) Weather Resistance

g) Quick Release from cycle

h) Handle Bar Adjustment

i) Recyclibility of Materials

j) Cost

k) Battery Life

m) Ease of Installation



THANKYOU!!

1. 1-7
2. 5 minutes - 7-8+ hours
3. here there everywhere
4. I would only shell out maybe $20-30 but the main reason I would have one is that othere people will see me... if I'm out after dark on the bike I usually stick to well lighted areas. Of course I'd pay more if I had to commute down county roads with no streetlights at 5 am, but I don't have to ;)
5. I wouldn't. Part of the reason I ride my bike is becuase I like to go fast, a dynamo takes energy away from the bike, meaning the bike goes slower, meaning I don't like dynamo's.
6. I'd want one with both functionsm flashing when the road is well lighted, constant if I do happen to end up someplace with no streetlights.
7. see 5. You can't solve that problem and still have a dynamo, becuase if you did, you wouldn't have a dynamo ;)
8. a) 3/10
b)5
c)7
d)0
e)8
f)9
g)7
h)5
i)6
j)7
k)5
l(you put m)6

Thanks,i like it!
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